Chapter 106: Chapter 107

Chapter 0107 +25 BONUS Chapter 0107 “That was strange,” he commented, his tone casual but watchful.

“She seemed young,” I replied, shrugging. “She’s probably just nervous.!

James shrugged noncommittally, and we fell into a comfortable silence as we walked back toward Alexander’s office. I took a sip of my tea. It was sweet as usual, but an unexpected bitter aftertaste made me wrinkle my nose. Maybe she hadn’t added enough sweetener.

“Everything okay?” James asked, noticing my reaction.

“Fine,” I said, waving it off. “So, what do you have planned when you’re off work?”

“Not much,” he said. “I’m free after Alexander’s meeting “No plans for Friday afternoon? You’re not going out?” I teased.

James chuckled. “I don’t have much of a social life.”

“Well, you should,” I said, grinning. “You’re really nice. People would enjoy spending time with you, and maybe you’d feel less tense if you relaxed a little.”

“P’ll consider it,” he replied, amused by my suggestion.

I took another sip of the tea, but the bitter aftertaste lingered. The barista must have been more distracted than I realized.

As we continued walking, the heat seemed to intensify, and I began to feel lightheaded. I shifted into the shade of the nearby buildings, hoping it would help, but instead, a wave of dizziness made me feel even more unsteady.

“Are you okay?” James asked, his voice laced with concern “It’s just so hot,” I replied with a weak smile, trying to brush it off. “That’s all.”

James frowned. “It’s not that hot. Are you sure you’re okay?”

“I feel a little off,” I admitted, the stubbornness in my tone giving way to the unease creeping up on me. “I probably just need to eat.”

“Do you need to sit down?” he asked, his concern deepening.

“No, no,” I said, shaking my head. “We’re almost at the hotel. Let’s just get there, and I can rest in the air conditioning.”

He didn’t look convinced, but he didn’t push it. Instead, he moved closer, staying just behind me, as if ready to catch me if I faltered.

When we finally reached the hotel, the cool rush of air inside helped ease the discomfort. I gave James a reassuring smile as we headed toward the restaurant connected to the lobby.

“See, I’m fine,” I insisted.

He shrugged, not fully convinced. “If you say so.”

I approached the hostess, a bright young woman with brown hair. She greeted us with a radiant smile. “Hello, Miss Rowan. Your table is ready.”

“Thank you,” I replied. James followed me as the hostess led me to the table, I wanted to argue that Elizabeth’s guards would take care of things from here, but I knew better. James was very dedicated, and he would never leave 1/2 Chapter 0107 me without protection.

+25 BONUS Alexander knew about the letter David had left in my bedroom, and despite the fact that things had been quiet. since then, he was on high alert. James wouldn’t go against Alexander’s orders for anything.

The table the hostess led us to was empty. I took a seat, and James sat beside me.

“Your friend will be meeting you shortly,” the hostess said sweetly as she handed me a menu.

I thanked her again, then turned my attention to the menu still felt lightheaded, so I wanted to place an order for an appetizer.

Hopefully I’d feel better by the time Elizabeth joined me.

I could feel James staring at me and I glanced at him in annoyance. “What?”

“You’re sweating,” he said matter of factly.

I put the menu down and turned to face James, intending to scold him, but I froze. Near the entrance of the restaurant, I saw him–a figure in a baseball cap and dark sunglasses. Even with the disguise, there was mistaking who it was.

ΠΟ James, sensing my fear, glanced around, scanning the restaurant. But I didn’t know if he would recognize the man who was closing in fast.

Summoning all the strength I had, I managed to force out one word.

“David”